How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Cascade Valley Hospital?

Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington, WA currently has 97 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Cascade Valley Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Cascade Valley Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.2× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Cascade Valley Hospital's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Cascade Valley Hospital an overall hospital quality rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Government - Hospital District or Authority 48 Beds · urban Updated: 3/26/2026

Cascade Valley Hospital

330 S Stillaguamish Ave, Arlington, WA 98223 · 97 Priced Procedures · 66% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 4 / 5 Stars

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.21×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +21% above the fair benchmark (1.21×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

85/100 · Corroborated

85/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 23% of the Time

File Completeness100

Price Logic68

Peer Alignment82

Clean Billing78

Real Cash Discount100

Regional Benchmark Tier

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.21× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintConsistent Department Multiples

Aligned Regional Benchmark Peer

Cascade Valley Hospital prices shoppable and inpatient services (1.2× to 1.3× Medicare, divergence 1.08×) in alignment with regional hospital peers (1.21× Fair BaseRate). Reviewing plan-specific negotiated rates and cash discounts helps lock in the lowest out-of-pocket tier.

#31 of 58 in WA · 51st State Percentile#2,049 of 3,385 in U.S. · 60th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.97× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 23% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
4-Star CMS clinical rating with 66% patient recommendation (64/100 safety score)
Binding Good Faith Estimate rights under 45 CFR § 149.610 protect self-pay patients before scheduling

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 1.5× markup over Medicare rates
Captive ER (0.5×) & laboratory (2.0×) services average 1.08× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (1.2×)
Even at low-cost facilities (1.21× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 8.7× Medicare (17¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

1.2× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER1.08× Divergence

1.3× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+6% Upper Tail

Q25 0.97× · Q50 1.23× · Q75 1.30×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

Select any lens to inspect department markups, federal cost accounting, or insurer discounts.

Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

1.2× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.5× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

1.6× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

0.5× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.0× MedicareGood

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

0.7× MedicareGood

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

23% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

4 CMS · 64/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Cascade Valley Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 97 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$2,780	$1,522	$1,453	1.0×
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	$1,134	$1,356	$1,256	1.1×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	$1,089	$1,078	$987	1.1×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	$1,568	$1,048	$981	1.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,888	$631	$583	1.1×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,200	$503	$498	1.0×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$3,360	$411	$448	0.9×
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$3,368	$411	$511	0.8×
Neurobehavioral status check CPT Code: `96116`	$438	$358	$231	1.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,257	$278	$272	1.0×
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$6,820	$303	$322	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$2,898	$278	$303	0.9×
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$2,360	$278	$338	0.8×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$2,074	$278	$343	0.8×
MRI, knee or other leg joint CPT Code: `73721`	$2,228	$278	$369	0.8×
Diagnostic mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77066`	$406	$229	$148	1.5×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$356	$234	$201	1.2×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$246	$246	$110	unverified
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$246	$246	$123	unverified
Screening mammogram (both breasts) CPT Code: `77067`	$602	$189	$123	1.5×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$1,594	$205	$242	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$2,223	$205	$258	0.8×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$200	$200	$86	unverified
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$213	$213	$87	unverified
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$364	$141	$92	1.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$348	$141	$93	1.5×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$364	$141	$93	1.5×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$348	$141	$93	1.5×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$256	$121	$92	1.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$362	$121	$93	1.3×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$328	$121	$93	1.3×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$398	$122	$110	1.1×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$690	$101	$92	1.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$668	$122	$112	1.1×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$621	$122	$126	1.0×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$672	$122	$130	0.9×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$642	$122	$132	0.9×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$715	$122	$134	0.9×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$1,240	$122	$160	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$1,563	$122	$163	0.7×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$1,337	$122	$166	0.7×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,730	$122	$167	0.7×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$1,874	$122	$168	0.7×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$1,731	$122	$169	0.7×
Speech therapy (group session) CPT Code: `92508`	$147	$147	$27	unverified
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$123	$123	$38	unverified
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$208	$95	$64	1.5×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$103	$103	$35	unverified
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$104	$104	$33	unverified
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$103	$103	$34	unverified
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$114	$114	$40	unverified
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$112	$112	$38	unverified
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$97	$97	$38	unverified
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$116	$116	$51	unverified
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$120	$120	$45	unverified
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$113	$113	$86	unverified
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$1,015	$354	$347	1.0×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$303	$303	$111	unverified
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$194	$194	$56	unverified
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$246	$132	$116	1.1×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$132	$132	$39	unverified
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$103	$103	$25	unverified
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$62	$74	$49	1.5×
Colorectal cancer screening HCPCS Code: `G0010`	$61	$74	$49	1.5×
Colorectal cancer screening (alternative) HCPCS Code: `G0145`	$42	$35	$27	1.3×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$121	$54	$46	1.2×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$50	$50	$48	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$68	$68	$37	unverified
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$74	$15	$10	1.5×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$54	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$59	$7	$5	1.4×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$52	$4	$3	1.3×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$65	$8	$6	1.3×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$91	$26	$20	1.3×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$106	$18	$14	1.3×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$78	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$122	$18	$14	1.3×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$99	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$63	$9	$7	1.3×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$91	$14	$11	1.3×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$170	$14	$11	1.3×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$114	$19	$15	1.3×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$119	$24	$19	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$152	$39	$31	1.3×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$122	$20	$16	1.3×
Diagnostic procedure preparation HCPCS Code: `G0279`	$116	$37	$35	1.1×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$40	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$44	$5	$4	1.3×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$86	$10	$8	1.3×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$72	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$78	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$136	$22	$18	1.2×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$138	$11	$9	1.2×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$43	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$38	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$45	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$33	$3	$3	1.0×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 97 total

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CMS CCN: 500060

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Fair BaseRate™ $1,453

Medicare Rate $1,362

Self-Pay Cash $2,780

Insurer Median $1,522

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Cascade Valley Hospital’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 274% of 2026 FPL

Above Standard 400% FPL Financial-Assistance Ceiling

At 274% FPL, you exceed the standard 400% FPL tier, though medical-hardship caps (when bills exceed 10% of annual income) may still apply.

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Save $695 Paying Cash

Self-Pay Cash Rate ($2,780) Beats Your Bill

Cascade Valley Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $2,780 (vs. $1,522 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$2,022 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $1,453 Fair BaseRate ($1,362 Medicare)

Your bill ($3,475) is $2,022 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($1,453) and 2.6× the $1,362 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) For-Profit / Non-501(c)(3)

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

EIN: 562392010

Public IRS & CMS ownership records classify Cascade Valley Hospital as a non-501(c)(3) facility. Federal 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) statutory charity-care caps apply specifically to tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals, though state hospital fair-pricing statutes and prompt-pay self-pay discounts may still apply.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite64/100

Would Recommend66%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)65%

Median ER Wait166 min

Left ER Before Seen3%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionsame

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionsame

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (314 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

Care-Setting Arbitrage, Bilateral SVD Insurer Leverage & Regional Alternatives

How to Pay Less Nearby: Freestanding Centers, Insurer Leverage & Outpatient Savings

Regional Quality & Price Benchmark

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Cascade Valley Hospital.

Price Index: 1.22× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Notable Payer Contract Outliers (SVD Matrix Anomalies)

Humana

-72.2%

UnitedHealthcare

+144.1%

Median Household Income$107,982U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.1%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 85/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 500060 EIN 562392010

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